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Andrew Heaney struggled in Sunday's start against the Reds, surrendering six runs in five innings of work.

Four of the runs scored in the third inning, including three on a Chris Dominguez home run. Heaney, who will start the season at Triple-A Salt Lake, gave up eight hits and a walk while striking out five. In Cactus League action, he has a 9.00 ERA in 19 innings this spring along with a 16/7 K/BB ratio. Mar 29 - 6:30 PM

Scioscia said that the team won't need a fifth starter until April 14, and will "most likely" head north with just four starting pitchers. The 23-year-old could have solidified his rotation spot with a strong showing in the spring, but surrendered 19 runs in his 19 innings of work. Heaney could still get his opportunity when a fifth starter is needed, depending on the availability of Garrett Richards. Mar 29 - 6:18 PM

Andrew Heaney's tough spring continued as he yielded six runs in 3 1/3 innings facing the Dodgers on Thursday.

The Dodgers scored five times in the second inning and tacked on another run in the third. All told, Heaney allowed seven hits -- including a home run to Alex Guerrero -- while walking one and striking out three. His Cactus League numbers aren't very good: he's allowed nine earned runs with an 8/5 K/BB ratio in 9 1/3 innings. Mar 19 - 7:47 PM

Andrew Heaney made his Cactus League debut on Monday versus the Reds, yielding one run in three innings.

Heaney gave up a first-inning run on a Jay Bruce sacrifice fly. Overall, he gave up one hit, walked two, and struck out three. With Garrett Richards expected to miss some time in early April, Heaney has a decent shot at making the Angels' rotation out of spring training. Mar 9 - 6:57 PM

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that Major League Baseball is expected to make a decision regarding Josh Hamilton's situation prior to Opening Day.

Heyman notes that "a suspension of some length" is expected following Hamilton's relapse, but "it isn't known what the resolution will be." The feeling is that it could potentially range from 25 games to a full season, although the MLBPA is arguing for only a 15-game ban. Hamilton is already slated to miss the beginning of the season while recovering from surgery in early February to repair the AC joint in his right shoulder.

Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports that it "seems doubtful" Garrett Richards (knee) will be ready on April 14 when the Angels first need a fifth starter.

Richards was thrilled with how he felt during an appearance in a minor league game Saturday, but the Angels are understandably proceeding very cautiously with the young right-hander. DiGiovanna expects Richards to be ready "soon after" April 14. The Halos will go with four starters early on, with Andrew Heaney or Nick Tropeano looking likely to get the ball on April 14.

Cory Rasmus will undergo surgery to repair a core muscle and is expected to be sidelined 6-8 weeks.

Rasmus, who was one of the most consistent relievers for the Angels in 2014, was expected to work in a middle relief role. His injury opens up a bullpen spot that the Angels must now scramble to fill from the remaining options in camp. Matt Lindstrom would seem to be one obvious beneficiary.